Master of Science (M.S.) Major in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics Concentration Thesis Option) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MathematicsSpeakingInstructingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesMonitoring

Knowledge

MathematicsEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Mathematical ReasoningOral ExpressionNumber FacilityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityNear Vision

Tasks

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra,
Hire adjunct faculty.

Technology

Computer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computersLaser facsimile machines

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1022.00	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Mathematics program curriculum — lead the comprehensive design, evaluation, and reform of undergraduate and graduate mathematics curricula at the departmental or college level, aligning content with national standards and institutional strategic goals.
Faculty instructional development — mentor junior faculty and graduate teaching assistants in evidence-based pedagogical methods, providing structured feedback on teaching practice within a university mathematics department.
Examination and assessment policy — establish departmental standards and policies for assessment design, grading equity, and academic integrity across all course levels and instructors.
Scholarly course materials and textbooks — author or edit advanced instructional resources, including textbooks, open-access course notes, and problem sets, that contribute to the broader mathematical education community.
Graduate student mentorship — direct the academic and professional development of doctoral students, overseeing dissertation research, qualifying examinations, and career preparation in a research-intensive postsecondary environment.
Institutional curriculum governance — represent the mathematics department on university curriculum committees, advocating for program priorities and leading cross-disciplinary course articulation and policy decisions.
High-level classroom discourse — design and model transformative seminar and lecture formats that cultivate independent mathematical inquiry and scholarly habits of mind among advanced graduate students.
Strategic advising and outreach — build advising frameworks and student-support initiatives that improve retention and degree completion across the mathematics program, coordinating with institutional student success offices.
Technology and learning environment strategy — lead departmental adoption of analytical software platforms, online learning tools, and database systems to modernize mathematics instruction at scale.
Disciplinary leadership and knowledge dissemination — present pedagogical and mathematical research at national conferences, publish in peer-reviewed venues, and serve in editorial or leadership roles that advance the field of mathematical science education.

Course Pathway

21 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

MATH 5301Partial Differential Equations

3 cr

MATH 5312Functions of a Complex Variable

3 cr

MATH 5319The Theory of Integration

3 cr

MATH 5340Scientific Computation

3 cr

MATH 5360Mathematical Modeling

3 cr

MATH 5373Theory of Functions of Real Variables

3 cr

MATH 5374Numerical Linear Algebra

3 cr

MATH 5393Numerical Optimization

3 cr

MATH 4307Modern Algebra

3 cr

MATH 5384Geometric Approach to Abstract Algebra

3 cr

MATH 2393Calculus III

3 cr

MATH 3380Analysis I

3 cr

MATH 5382Foundation of Real Analysis

3 cr

MATH 4315Analysis II

3 cr

MATH 3323Differential Equations

3 cr

MATH 2472Calculus II

4 cr

MATH 3398Discrete Mathematics II

3 cr

MATH 4330General Topology

3 cr

MATH 5388Discrete Mathematics

3 cr

MATH 3377Linear Algebra

3 cr

MATH 3383Numerical Analysis I

3 cr

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